Over the next several years we will be renovating all of our exhibitions and welcoming a bold new future. The Museum will remain open throughout the seven-year project with phased closures and openings of our galleries, as well as our shops, theaters, and cafe. Museum favorites will remain on display including the 1903 Wright Flyer, Spirit of St. Louis, Bell X-1, and the North American X-15.

Parking

The Smithsonian is happy to partner with ParkWhiz to help our guests reserve a parking spot near the Museum in advance.

Boeing Milestones of Flight Hall

Charles Lindbergh's Spirit of St. Louis

Star Trek Starship Enterprise Studio Model

North American X-15

Explore the Museum's objects through the interactive wall.

NACA full-scale wind tunnel and the Bell XP-59 Airacomet

SS-20 "Pioneer" Missile

Digital Guides

The Museum’s Digital Guide highlights our most iconic artifacts. Choose from an Adult or Youth Guide. Youth Guides include interactive stops and an opportunity to earn an Expedition Patch. Email for advanced ticket sales.

Allow for some extra time to go through security screening before entering the Museum, especially during holidays, weekends, and peak season (March through August).

How will educational programs be affected?

There will be minimal disruption to our year-round programming. As always, you can see our schedule of events.

Any chance the transformation will finish sooner?

This ambitious project has been in the planning stages for years. Schedules are subject to change. For now, though, count on the transformation to be completed by 2025. And be assured: when it’s all finished, you won’t be disappointed.

What parts of the Museum will not be affected?

After more than four decades of operation, we're taking the opportunity to renovate practically every part of the Musuem.